July 2016 Calendar

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By: farrbottLets meet at Trout Lake and ride to The point of Stanley Park or 3rd Beach. Grab your camp stove and coffee making stuff and head out for a slow ride to make coffee? Like in this video. https://vimeo.com/84343669Read comments and more

Biketopia Music Festival - Vancouver

Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 3:00pm

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

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By: The Pleasant Revolution Bicycle Music Festival TourThe Pleasant Revolution and gBikes present: Biketopia Music Festival, July 2nd at the Vancouver Art Gallery Live Music! Beer Garden! Pedal Power! Good Times! This FREE event will be followed by a ride to the beach to catch the sunset. The Pleasant Revolution is a collective of musicians on a 1,000+ mile journey from Canada to San Francisco. Along the way, they'll be putting on a series of bicycle-powered music festivals! Get inspired and help power this event with our stationary generator bikes! Find out more about this tour at www.pleasantrevolution.org Bands performing: Bicicletas por la Paz – bicicletasporlapaz.bandcamp.com Heather [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday July 3

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. Court time for new players is prioritized, although regulars will be on hand to provide loaner gear and nerd out about polo. You can play a few non-competitive games of pick-up, or just to say hi and check things out. Bring your friends, too! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday July 5

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues. No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more

Wednesday July 6

WTQ Night

Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

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Contact Info:

604-879-2453

By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation. WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday July 7

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.Read comments and more

Saturday July 9

Vancouver Slow Bicycle - Cycle and Sketch

Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00am

Meet At:

Crab Park

101 E Waterfront Road

Notes: Meet on beach

Contact Info:

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By: FarrbottStart sketching at Crab Park then ride on to a street scene and end at Strathcona Grow-op.That's three 30 min sketching opportunities. From there we can go get ice cream of coffee if you want to. All welcome newbies or old hands. Just grab a sketchbook and some pencils, pens, watercolour tablet or even an iPad, whatever, and see you on the Crab Park beach by 10am, we will ride on at 10.30.Read comments and more

Sunday July 10

MEC North Vancouver Century Ride

Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 8:00am. open start between 8-9am

Meet At:

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

4900 Lillooet Road

Notes: Meet at the gazebo

Contact Info:

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By: Shannon PenwayLET'S RIDE! Welcome to the inaugural MEC North Vancouver Century Ride! Experience the Spirit of the North Shore as you ride from forested mountain to sparkling ocean! Now that's exciting! For only $50 you can choose between a 50km or 100km ride that will take you from mountain to ocean through the heart of our North Shore cities. Each course will start and finish at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and feature the beautiful new North Shore Spirit Trail. This ride will be on open roads so obeying the rules of the road is required. Complimentary drinks and snacks will [more...]Read comments and more

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Tuesday July 12

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

6138 Student Union Boulevard

604-822-2453

Wednesday July 13

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for anyone who identifies as female and/or queer to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome.Read comments and more

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

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Contact Info:

604-879-2453

By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!Read comments and more

Thursday July 14

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

Saturday July 16

Lucha Libre '8'. The mask continues to ride.

Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 4:00pm

Meet At:

Crab Park

#102-1823 E Georgia St

Contact Info:

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By: Lucha Libre 8On July 16, 2016 grab your Lucha Libre mask, your costume, your bike (any one will do), and meet your friendly Flying Monkeys at Crab Park at 4pm.Read comments and more

Sunday July 17

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Monday July 18

BikeOUT

Monday, July 18, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

By: BikeoutBikeOUT is a five-day summer bicycle camp designed to empower girls, trans*, and queer-identified youth to fix their own bicycles, ride city streets with confidence, and engage creatively with Vancouver’s vibrant bicycle cultures and communities. From fixing flats, to group rides, to bicycle polo, to bicycle arts (and much more!) BikeOUT seeks to make cycling accessible, safe, creative, and most importantly, fun! BikeOUT is facilitated entirely by experienced bicycle mechanics instructors, artists, and athletes who are women, trans, and/or queer-identified. **No mechanical experience necessary** Cost: $250-$500, sliding scale Suggested Age Range: 12-15 Requirements: Bicycle, helmet, and closed-toed shoes. Bicycles and [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday July 19

BikeOUT

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday July 20

BikeOUT

Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

WTQ Night

Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

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Contact Info:

604-879-2453

Thursday July 21

BikeOUT

Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

Friday July 22

BikeOUT

Friday, July 22, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Sunday July 24

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

714 Alexander Street, Vancouver

Tuesday July 26

Union Cycle Tune Up Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Last Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

Roundhouse Radio

Contact Info:

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By: Lisa GirbavThe last Tuesday of every month, the master technicians from Union Street Cycle set up shop at Roundhouse Radio to perform a no-charge mini tune-up for your bike during the Janice and Cory afternoon show. And, if you hook up and register with the VPD’s “Project 529” bike recovery app, you can ride by and pick up your ID badge.Read comments and more

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday July 27

LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I Night provides a safe and positive space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ2I to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by a queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bikes and fix them with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or learn by watching other folks work on their bikes. Beginners are always welcome! This event takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month and is entirely FREE to attend and there will be FREE pizza.Read comments and more

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

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Contact Info:

604-879-2453

Thursday July 28

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

Sunday July 31

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info: